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Air India deploys B777 aircraft for US destinations
The Boeing 777-300ER is a long-range wide-body aircraft with the capability of non-stop flights from India to the U.S.
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Air India, India's national carrier, has introduced its newly acquired Boeing 777 aircraft on routes to all three of its U.S. destinations, namely New York JFK, Newark Liberty, and San Francisco. The airline's fleet now includes six new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which are being utilized to enhance its existing services to the United States.
The Boeing 777-300ER is a long-range wide-body aircraft with the capability of non-stop flights from India to the U.S. This aircraft provides passengers with a comfortable and roomy cabin, equipped with various amenities such as in-flight entertainment, Wi-Fi, and a premium economy class for an enhanced travel experience.
The B777-200LR aircraft, operating on routes to San Francisco and New York-JFK, offers a seating configuration that includes 28 Business Class, 48 Premium Economy, and 212 Economy Class seats. On the other hand, the B777-300ER serving the Newark-Liberty to London route features 8 First Class seats, 40 Business Class seats, and 280 Economy Class seats.
Campbell Wilson, MD & CEO of Air India said in a press note, “We are delighted to now offer an elevated experience on all routes from Mumbai to the United States and to upgrade one of our London services. This is part of the ongoing product transformation underway at Air India, with 7 new B777s inducted over the last year to be followed by 4 more, along with 6 new Airbus A350s, over the coming months. All of these aircraft feature much-improved interiors and pave the way for the full interior upgrade of our entire widebody fleet commencing in the middle of 2024.”
Furthermore, Air India has announced that one of its two daily flights between Mumbai and London Heathrow (AI130/AI131) will now be serviced by the state-of-the-art Boeing 777 aircraft, enhancing the travel experience for passengers on this route.
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